Public Remarks: Live in Colorado the way it was meant to be lived! This home has a warm atmosphere with features including sauna, decks, patio with fire pit, mountain & lake views. This is an off-grid property with all the charm and convenience of a standard house. The Smart Home system allows for easy control and monitoring from anywhere in the world. 10 forested acres provide a private home setting. The property is surrounded by National Forest, located 40 minutes above Boulder, and accessed via year-round county-maintained roads.
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Market trends in 80481, CO
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
103.2%
1.0% MoM
Median sale price
$815K
$33K MoM
Avg. days on market
60d
32 days MoM
Recently sold homes
4
1 MoM
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Sale history for 1268 Gold Lake Rd
Date
Event
Price
IRES as Distributed by MLS Grid #967296
Oct 4, 2022
Sold
$525,000
$423/sq ft
Aug 30, 2022
Contingent
—
Jun 14, 2022
Price Changed
$600,000
$484/sq ft
Jun 14, 2022
Price Changed
$550,000
$444/sq ft
Jun 13, 2022
Price Changed
$550,000
$444/sq ft
Jun 2, 2022
Listed
$600,000
$484/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 17, 2015
Sold
$140,000
$113/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 2, 1985
Sold
$57,500
$46/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 6, 1980
Sold
$50,000
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,680 (+134.5%)
$8,231 + $24,213
$32,444
2024
$1,143 (+2.7%)
$8,231 + $24,213
$32,444
2023
$1,112 (−23.5%)
$2,532 + $12,603
$15,135
2022
$1,454 (+1.7%)
$6,218 + $12,603
$18,821
2021
$1,430 (+31.9%)
$7,082 + $10,821
$17,903
2020
$1,084 (+3.5%)
$7,286 + $11,133
$18,419
2019
$1,048 (+24.9%)
$7,794 + $5,935
$13,729
2018
$839 (+3.7%)
$7,794 + $5,935
$13,729
2017
$809 (−10.5%)
$6,552 + $4,248
$10,800
2016
$904 (+6.4%)
$6,552 + $4,248
$10,800
2015
$850 (+3.8%)
$6,368 + $5,270
$11,638
2014
$819 (+2.8%)
$7,960 + $2,627
$10,587
2013
$796 (−72.2%)
$7,960 + $2,627
$10,587
2012
$2,867 (+1.2%)
$7,960 + $2,627
$10,587
2011
$2,832 (+130.0%)
$38,570
2010
$1,231 (+7.4%)
$13,054 + $4,617
$17,671
2009
$1,147
$10,430 + $6,570
$17,000
Tax history for 1268 Gold Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,680 (+134.5%)
$8,231 + $24,213
$32,444
2024
$1,143 (+2.7%)
$8,231 + $24,213
$32,444
2023
$1,112 (−23.5%)
$2,532 + $12,603
$15,135
2022
$1,454 (+1.7%)
$6,218 + $12,603
$18,821
2021
$1,430 (+31.9%)
$7,082 + $10,821
$17,903
2020
$1,084 (+3.5%)
$7,286 + $11,133
$18,419
2019
$1,048 (+24.9%)
$7,794 + $5,935
$13,729
2018
$839 (+3.7%)
$7,794 + $5,935
$13,729
2017
$809 (−10.5%)
$6,552 + $4,248
$10,800
2016
$904 (+6.4%)
$6,552 + $4,248
$10,800
2015
$850 (+3.8%)
$6,368 + $5,270
$11,638
2014
$819 (+2.8%)
$7,960 + $2,627
$10,587
2013
$796 (−72.2%)
$7,960 + $2,627
$10,587
2012
$2,867 (+1.2%)
$7,960 + $2,627
$10,587
2011
$2,832 (+130.0%)
$38,570
2010
$1,231 (+7.4%)
$13,054 + $4,617
$17,671
2009
$1,147
$10,430 + $6,570
$17,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10.89 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,227
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Boulder County
APN
R0031559
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 11, 2026.
F
Forestry District
Rural areas established for the purpose of efficiently using land to conserve forest resources, protect the natural environment, and preserve open areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Office
Public service
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Features
Covered Spaces: 1
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 0
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Bathrooms (Three Quarter): 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Baseboard, Wood Stove, Wood/Coal
Interior Features
Accessibility Features: Level Lot, No Stairs, Main Floor Bath, Main Level Bedroom
Electric Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Living Room
Study Area
Laundry Features: Main Level
Room Information
Basement: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Attached Greenhouse
Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Deck
Roof: Metal
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Information
Horse(s): No
Lot Features: Wooded, Level, Rolling Slope, Rock Outcropping, Abuts National Forest, Meadow, Unincorporated
Other Structures: Storage, Outbuildings
Zoning: F
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
View: Yes
Waterfront: No
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: none
MLS Area Major: Suburban Mountains
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1240
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Building Area Total: 1240
Construction Materials: Wood/Frame
Foundation Details: Slab
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: R0031559
Tax Annual Amount: 1430
Tax Year: 2021
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Propane
Sewer: Septic
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
High School District: Boulder Valley Dist RE2
Elementary School: Jamestown
Middle or Junior School: Nederland
High School: Nederland
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 1268 Gold Lake Rd Ward CO 80481
Street Number: 1268
Street Name: Gold Lake
Street Suffix: Rd
City: Ward
State or Province: CO
County or Parish: Boulder
Country: US
Postal Code: 80481
Coordinates: -105.47645,40.08005
Latitude: 40.08005
Longitude: -105.47645
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,227
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Boulder County
APN: R0031559
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 11, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 3034497000
Close Price: $525,000
Photos Count: 30
Possible Use: Single Family
Special Listing Conditions: Private Owner
Standard Status: Closed
Listing Date Information
Close Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Cumulative Days on Market: 125
Days on Market: 125
Listing Contract Date: Thursday, June 2, 2022
Modification Timestamp: Thursday, August 1, 2024 11:12 PM
Home Information
Direction Faces: South
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Year Built: 1978
Around this home
Schools
Nederland Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.0mi
7/10
Nederland Middle-Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 9.2mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
0 hot days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ward, CO • 80481
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 6 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.1 hrs
6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$543,000 – $657,000
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